As we close in on France 2019, what better way to fuel the excitement than launching our FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ Bracket Challenge?

It's free and easy to play. Take on the world like your favourite team in France, compete in a group against friends or do both! And if you register to participate, you're eligible to bring a piece of the World Cup home with you.

How to play

You'll need to predict the full tournament bracket, from the group stage all the way to the winning team in the final.

Start with the group stage, where you'll select what you believe will be the final standings for each of the six groups. After ordering your groups, you'll pick four third-place finishers to join the rest in the Round of 16.

From there it's as simple as choosing winners for each match-up until you've crowned your champion. Your predictions will earn you points towards prizes.

Prizes

The person who finishes atop the global leaderboard will receive an official adidas Conext 19 match ball used in the final match at France 2019! Second place through fifth place will each receive a brand-new version of the ball.

Deadlines

Enter the Bracket Challenge from now up until 19:30 CET on 7 June, 30 minutes before the opening match between France and Korea Republic.

If you miss the deadline – or are just looking for redemption from a busted bracket – join the Knockout Challenge! It gives you another opportunity to predict results from the Round of 16 on, and comes with its own set of rewards for top finishers on the global leaderboard.

Like the Bracket Challenge, first prize for the Knockout Challenge is a ball used in the opening match of France 2019 between France and Korea Republic. Second place will receive a signed photo of 2015 world champion Carli Lloyd, while third gets a signed photo by all-time Women's World Cup top scorer Marta.

Enter the Knockout Challenge starting at 23:30 CET on 20 June up until 16:00 CET on 30 June.

Think you have what it takes to come out on top with your picks? Let's find out. Get to predicting!